- Morningside University is a private school while University of Iowa (UI) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Morningside University has more expensive tuition of $38,190 than UI ($32,927).
- Morningside University has tighter acceptance rate of 55.18% than UI (86.04%).
- UI is larger with 30,015 students than Morningside University (2,249 students).
| Morningside University View More Rivals | University of Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Iowa | Rankings | #179 in National Universities #9 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sioux City, IA | Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Known as | UI | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,190 | Undergraduate | $10,964 Iowa residents $32,927 out-of-state |
| $11,111 | Graduate | $13,211 Iowa residents $34,882 out-of-state |
| $23,591 | Financial Aid | $10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 55.18% | Acceptance Rate | 86.04% |
| 13.94% | Yield | 21.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,249 | Total Students | 30,015 |
| 1,186 | Undergraduate | 21,973 |
| 1,063 | Graduate | 8,042 |
| 1,103 | Online Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 65% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $47,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 860) $5,780 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,940 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,485 Full-time 390 Part-time |
| 236 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,590 Full-time 1,365 Part-time |
| $62,688 for Faculties $55,054 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,372 for Faculties $69,243 Part-time |